Thursday, September 24, 2009

GoDaddy (vs) Host Gator

GoDaddy and HostGator are two competitors that offer domain registration and shared web hosting, as well as other online services. GoDaddy, established in 1997, is breaking records by managing over 36 million domain names. At the same time, HostGator claims to “eat up the competition” with their low prices and great features. When it comes to cheap web hosting, both companies offer similar packages. Selecting a hosting company should be based on the individual needs of your website. However, the following is an overview of features that the two companies have to offer in their largest plans.

GoDaddy Unlimited Plan

Unlimited Space
Unlimited Transfer
Unlimited MySQL Databases
1000 email accounts
Unlimited Domains
Free SSL Certificate
24/7 Phone/Email Support
99.9% Uptime Guarantee
$125 in Advertising Credit
Free Ad-On Applications for blogs, eCommerce, Image Galleries, Forums, CMS, and More
Google WebMaster Tools
Domain Registration Special with Hosting Services ($1.99 each)

Priced for $11.46 per month through this blog

HostGator Business Plan

Unlimited Space
Unlimited Transfer
Unlimited Email
Unlimited MySQL Databases
Unlimited Domains
Free Toll Fee Number
Free Website Builder
Ecommerce Tools
Free Dedicated IP
24/7 Support
99.9% Uptime Guarantee
45 Day Money Back Guarantee
$50 in Advertising Credit
Control Panel for Easy Use

Priced for $12.95 per month – No contract

Both GoDaddy and HostGator are highly ranked among other web hosting companies. They are geared to support anything from a small blog to a large eCommerce site. You can visit their individual websites for a complete list of features and additional information.